A possession receiver is a wide receiver known for catching short and medium passes to move the chains rather than stretching the field for big gains.
A possession receiver is a wide receiver whose game is built on reliable hands, precise routes, and winning catches in traffic. Instead of running deep routes to grab long touchdowns, he works the short and middle parts of the field, converting third downs and keeping drives alive. Think of receivers who line up in the slot or run a lot of slants, outs, and comeback routes.
In fantasy football, possession receivers can be tricky to evaluate. They often catch a lot of passes, which helps in PPR leagues where each reception earns a point. However, because their catches tend to be short, they usually rack up yards slowly and score fewer long touchdowns. This makes them steadier in PPR formats and less exciting in standard leagues that only reward yards and touchdowns.
When drafting or trading for a possession receiver, look at his target volume. A receiver who sees ten targets a game can produce solid fantasy points even without big plays, especially in PPR. But if his target count drops, his fantasy value can fall fast since he does not have the explosiveness to make up for it with one long score.
They are usually better in PPR leagues because they catch a high number of passes, and each catch is worth a point. In standard leagues, their low touchdown totals and shorter gains make them less valuable.
Yes, if he gets enough targets. Possession receivers who see eight or more targets per game can produce steady points, especially in PPR formats, even without many touchdowns.
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